Zhao Lirong
Zhao Lirong | |||
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| Born | March 11, 1928 | ||
| Died | July 17, 2000 (aged 72) | ||
| Occupation | Actress | ||
| Years active | 1955–2000 | ||
| Awards | Hundred Flowers Awards – Best Actress 1992 Spring Festival | ||
| Chinese name | |||
| Traditional Chinese | 趙麗蓉 | ||
| Simplified Chinese | 赵丽蓉 | ||
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| Musical career | |||
| Also known as | Lirong Zhao | ||
| Instrument(s) | Vocals | ||
| Zhao Lirong | |
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Hanyu Pinyin | Zhào Lìróng |
Zhao Lirong (March 11, 1928 – July 17, 2000) was a Chinese singer and film actress.[1]
Biography
Before she became involved in the film industry, Zhao Lirong was a famous
CCTV Spring Festival Gala. In 1990, she received the award for Best Actress at the Tokyo International Film Festival and Hundred Flowers Awards for her first leading role in The Spring Festival.[3] After this, Zhao continued her comedy career with CCTV. On July 17, 2000, Zhao Lirong died from cancer. As one of China's most beloved comedy actresses, thousands attended her funeral.[citation needed
]
Filmography
- Third Sister Yang Goes to Court (1981)
- Monkey King (西游记) (1986) (TV) Queen of Chechi States
- Dream of the Red MansionPart 3 (红楼梦第三部) (1988) Granny Liu
- The Spring Festival (过年) (1991) Mother
- Erxiao's Mother/Filial Son and Filial Piety (孝子贤孙伺候着) (1993) Mother
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Tokyo International Film Festival | Best Actress | The Spring Festival | Won | [1] |
| 1992 | Golden Rooster Awards | Best Actress | The Spring Festival | Nominated | |
| Hundred Flowers Awards | Best Actress | The Spring Festival | Won | [1] | |
| 1993 | Golden Phoenix Awards | Female Actor | The Spring Festival | Won |
References
- ^ a b c "Zhao Lirong, People's Artist". Archived from the original on 11 March 2014.
- ^ Zhao Lirong(Chinese Quyi Artist). China-corner.com, January 28, 2008.
- ^ Opera: Zhao Lirong Archived February 13, 2010, at the Wayback Machine. China Culture. 10 August 2008.
External links
- Zhao Lirong -- an Artist Who Brings Laughter to China
- Lirong Zhao at IMDb
- Five-year anniversary of Zhao Lirong's Death
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